64B6-2.003: Licensure by Examination
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to incorporate the Licensure by Examination Application by reference; to require an applicant to apply 120 days prior to the examination; and to require proof of completion of a two-hour Laws and Rules Course prior to licensure.
SUMMARY: The rule amendment adds language to adopt and incorporate by reference the Licensure by Examination Application; changes the time limits for submitting an application; requires licensees to provide proof of completion of a two-hour laws and rules course prior to licensure and specifies the licensees must complete the prevention of medical errors course prior to licensure.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: A statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared. The Board determined the proposed rule will not have an impact on small business.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.017(1)(c), (6), 484.044, 484.0445(1) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.017(1)(c), 484.045, 484.0445(1) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Hearing Aid Specialists/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
64B6-2.003 Licensure by Examination.
Any person desiring to be licensed as a hearing aid specialist shall apply to the Department at least one hundred twenty days (120) ninety (90) days prior to the date the examination is to be administered.
(1) The Board, or its designee, shall certify for examination each applicant who:
(a) Has completed the Board of Hearing Aid Specialists Licensure by Examination Form, Form DH-MQA 1155 (Revised 10/08), hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, which can be obtained from the Board of Hearing Aid Specialists’ website at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/HearingAid/application form, and remitted the application applicable fee to the Bboard, and has paid the examination fee;
(b) through (e) No change.
2.a. through b. No change.
(f) Has submitted proof of completion of a two-hour course relating to Florida Laws and Rules taught by an instructor approved by the Board or its designee and shall include the following subject areas: Chapter 484, Part II, F.S., Rule Chapter 64B6, Florida Administrative Code and Chapter 456, F.S.; certified knowledge of state laws and rules relating to the fitting and dispensing of hearing aids by signing an affidavit attesting to this knowledge.
(g) Has submitted proof of completion of a two-hour course approved by the Board relating to the prevention of medical errors taken all courses required for licensure pursuant to Section 456.013, F.S.
(2) through (3) No change.
Specific Authority 456.017(1)(c), (6), 484.044, 484.0445(1) FS. Law Implemented 456.017(1)(c), 484.045, 484.0445(1) FS. History–New 8-9-84, Amended 1-20-85, Formerly 21JJ-4.01, 21JJ-4.001, Amended 12-21-86, 5-22-90, 3-5-91, Formerly 21JJ-2.003, Amended 8-18-93, 6-28-95, Formerly 61G9-2.003, Amended 1-24-02, 3-4-08,_______.